I am a nurse trained in the UK as a psychiatric nurse- our training is different which mean we specialize, very early on n the program- i have no idea about diabetes, heart disease etc.
So anyway, I decided to take " the impossible" NCLEX despite being told it was virtually impossible for psych. Nurses to pass.
I used:
The Lord Jesus Christ of course....
PDA
NCSBN 3 week course
Saunders
and I studied.....not reviewed, but studied, solid for 4 weeks!!! I'm talking about 5-6 hours a day everyday for 4 weeks!!! I should also point,out that i graduated 10 years ago and i have 3 kids under 8 and have NEVER worked in the USA.
I took my test today....it was THE most difficult test I've ever taken and as I walked out, I vowed that if I failed, it. meant a change of career for me coz there is no way I'm putting myself through that again!!! I cried all the way home...I had 90% priority and a lot of SATA, and ordered response, as well as infection control and 2or 3. EKG and about 3 calculations. I found it very difficult... I think the computer shut off at about 115-120 questions, but by then i was like -" can this end already, I am soooo tired" , 3 hours later, Im crying in my car, all the way home...had some wine then did the PVT....got the good pop up...I still dont believe it though... iVe paid for quick results and I am still praying..
One thing for sure...its nice to be able to watch tv again!!!
Does the PVT work 100%?? im so nervous.... But if i can do it....anyone can!!
the majority of my questions were prioritization- which patient do you see first... and guys...IT'S OFFICIAL....well 'unofficial' I paid for quick results and it looks like I passed. All the glory be to God!![/quote']
I am truely happy for you...your experience really gives me hope.
I didn't use Kaplan. However the NCSBN quizzes got more difficult as you progressed- similar to Kaplan, and I was scoring 60-75% on them. Once you get the hang of how to critically analyze questions and eliminate the wrong answers........ you'll be fine
the majority of my questions were prioritization- which patient do you see first... and guys...IT'S OFFICIAL....well 'unofficial' , I paid for quick results and it looks like I passed. All the glory be to God!!
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californiaboy
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Congrats RN!